When you order a Frito pie at the Five and Dime, mild and meaty red chile is ladled into an open “Big Grab” bag of corn chips, then shredded cheese is spread across the top. The chili is hot enough so the cheese begins to melt, and by the time you plant a plastic fork, it’s molten. Chopped onions and jalapeno chips are offered as a garnish.

81% Approval Rating (11 votes)

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"The Five and Dime is located on San Francisco Street on the Plaza where the old Woolworth’s used to be. It continues to carry a variety of souvenirs and household goods, and its lunch counter is still a source of definitive Fritos Pie. It serves it the old-fashioned ..."
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"The fork's been planted and the top of the pie has been strewn with (optional) diced onion and jalapeno chips."
Michael Stern

"In the location on The Plaza once occupied by the town’s wonderful old Woolworth’s, the Five and Dime continues to sell a wide variety of household goods as well as its famous Fritos pie."
Michael Stern

"Come on in for a taste of people's food, Santa Fe-style."
Michael Stern